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CNC machinery for mining and earthmoving
For rollers, shafts, hydraulic cylinders, gear rings and bushes in mining and earthmoving equipment, the backbone is a sturdy CNC lathe with generous swing and spindle bore: Vurcon's PL63 and PL80 flat bed lathes offer Ø630 and Ø800 mm swing, a Ø104 mm bore and 1,000 to 4,000 mm between centres. For mill shafts, pulleys and large rollers, the PL140/5000 and PL180/8000 large-format lathes reach Ø1,850 mm swing and 8,000 mm between centres.
Typical parts
- Conveyor and idler rollers — turning the shell and seats, facing the ends and through shafts; short runs of the same reference.
- Mill, pulley and drive shafts — long, heavy parts: bearing seats, keyways and threads between centres.
- Hydraulic cylinders — barrels and rods for shovels, dump trucks and drill rigs: long turning, seal grooves and threads.
- Gear rings and pinions — turning the blank, hub and outside diameter before gear cutting.
- Bushes and sleeves — inside and outside turning, grease grooves; fast replacement during maintenance.
- Pulleys — rim, hub and bores, often reclaiming worn parts.
Machining challenges
Mining is driven by maintenance: big parts, one-offs or short runs, and shutdown windows that will not wait. Often the job is reclaiming a worn or hard-faced part, with uneven stock and tough material, and getting it back to size fast. That calls for a rigid lathe with torque at low speed that is quick to program for each job.
Long, heavy shafts and rollers need distance between centres with margin and, on slender parts, a steady rest. Workshops serving the mining industry, in Chile and across Latin America, typically pair a large lathe for shafts and pulleys with a PL63 or PL80 for daily work and a cycle lathe for repairs.
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How we work
Tell us the diameter, length, weight and material of the parts you repeat most and of your largest one. We then propose machine and configuration: distance between centres, control and options. If you are in Chile or elsewhere in Latin America, ask us for a quote all the same; in April 2027 we will be at EXPOMIN in Santiago, Chile (read more).
The PL140/5000, the PL63x2000 and several EL60 models are in stock in Spain. Installation and commissioning, operator training, service and spare parts, backed by Grupo Ferrotall.
Frequently asked questions
Which lathe do I need for conveyor rollers?
For most rollers, a PL63 or PL80 flat bed lathe: Ø630 or Ø800 mm swing and up to 4,000 mm between centres. For large-diameter rollers we move up to the large-format lathes.
PL63 or PL80?
Both have a Ø104 mm spindle bore and 1,000 to 4,000 mm between centres. The PL80 swings Ø800 mm over bed and Ø500 mm over carriage with 15 kW; the PL63 swings Ø630 and Ø340 mm with 11 kW. Choose by the diameter of your largest part.
Which machine suits mill shafts and large pulleys?
A large-format lathe: the PL140/5000 swings Ø1,440 mm with 5,000 mm between centres and the PL180/8000 Ø1,850 mm with 8,000 mm, both with a Ø142 mm spindle bore.
Is a cycle lathe a good fit for repair work?
Yes. EL lathes are programmed through cycles on a 15" touch screen, which is practical for one-off parts. The EL80 swings Ø800 mm and reaches 5,000 mm between centres.
Do you sell to Chile and Latin America?
Yes, you can request a quote from anywhere in the region and we prepare it with the machine configured for your part. In April 2027 we will also be at EXPOMIN in Santiago, Chile.
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